Greeting at meal

It is customary to say "Itadakimasu"before you eat in Japan.The word "Itadaku"is a humble expression of "Morau=get".

Gochisousamadeshita, Oishikuitadakimashita/Oishikattadesu

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Gochisousamadeshita

<English> Thank you for the treat.

It is customary to say after you eat ,"Gochisousamadesita".This word expresses " thanks".and the original meaning of the word is "Chisou=running around",and add an "O"and "sama" to make it more polite.

<Japanese>

Oishikuitadakimashita, Oishikattadesu

<English> It was so delicious

This is said after finishing a meal.It gives thanks to the chef and for such a delicious meal.